What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR position at Morris Hospital?
- DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
- The Behavioral Health Counselor provides consultation, education, and psychosocial services to patients and family members. Assesses psycho-social needs of patient and provides consultation to medical and other personnel regarding impact of psychosocial factors on patient illness. Discusses plan with multidisciplinary team to meet the psycho-social needs of patients and their families, helps enable patient to utilize medical care and access community resources. Role includes accessing medical records to perform ongoing performance improvement audits.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional/Educational
- Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in psychology, social work, clinical/mental health counseling or related field.
- Two years of experience in a clinical setting related to Behavioral Health patients required.
- State of IL license as a LCSW or LCPC, or related field preferred.
- DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required.
- Personal
- Requires good oral and written skills and knowledge of community resource and services.
- Work requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
- Able to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner; high degree of flexibility required.
- Self-directed learner; enthusiastically seeks ways to improve patient care and motivate others to participate in improvement activities. Possesses leadership skills and knowledge of hospital operations.
- Communicates effectively with physicians, patients and families, and all care providers.
- Possesses advanced conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and be self-directing.
Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Nurse residency program
- Wellness program
- Health club / gym membership reimbursement
- Reward & Recognition programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
https://www.morrishospital.org/careers/employee-benefits/#medical-dental-vision-and-flexible-spending-account
Location: Morris Hospital · MH COLLABORATIVE CARE
Schedule: PT>40, Days, days/afternoons; 64 hours per 2 week pay period
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K PlanSalary : $28 - $42